[ Regulatory & Policy ] as a Key Elective : This course is a good choice if you expect to work in the policy arena, whether in the public policy sector or as a private lawyer representing clients who want to influence legislation or the rule-making of a government agency. This course covers topics from the basic Administrative Law course in greater depth, examining issues such as the types of analysis used by rule-making bodies when considering changes to their rules.

General course
Description:

This seminar will cover advanced topics in administrative law, including the law of government information, the role of cost benefit analysis, and schools of regulatory reform. Students electing "W" credit will write a series of response papers; students electing "R" credit will write a research paper pertaining to administrative law. Special Instructions: After the term begins, students accepted into the course can transfer from section (01) into section (02), which meets the R requirement, with consent of the instructor. Consent Application: To apply for this course, students must complete and e-mail the Consent Application Form available on the SLS Registrar's Office website (see Registration and Selection of Classes for Stanford Law Students) to the instructors. See Consent Application Form for submission deadline. Prior course in Administrative Law required. Writing (W) credit is for 3Ls only. Elements used in grading: Class participation, attendance, written assignments and final paper.